Essays about: "Small retailers"

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1. 1. Exploring Environmentally Sustainable Last-Mile Deliveries in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Emelie Ehrensvärd; Clara Wilhelmsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Last-mile delivery; E-retailer; Sustainable last-mile delivery; Environmentally sustainable last-mile delivery; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Last-mile delivery is the part of the e-commerce supply chain that is the least efficient in terms of cost, time, and environmental impact. As e-commerce is expected to keep growing, this puts pressure on last-mile deliveries to reduce their environmental impact if Sweden is to reach its environmental goals for 2045. READ MORE

3. 2. Shoppin’ in the Rain : An Evaluation of the Usefulness of Weather-Based Features for an ML Ranking Model in the Setting of Children’s Clothing Online Retailing

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Isac Lorentz; [2023]
   Keywords : Statistical analysis; regression analysis; recommender systems; ensemble learning; electronic commerce; LightGBM; learning to rank; feature selection; weather-based features; fashion; Statistisk analys; regressionsanalys; rekommendationssystem; ensemble-inlärning; näthandel; LightGBM; learning to rank; variabelselektion; väderbaserade variabler; mode;

   Abstract : Online shopping offers numerous benefits, but large product catalogs make it difficult for shoppers to understand the existence and characteristics of every item for sale. To simplify the decision-making process, online retailers use ranking models to recommend products relevant to each individual user. READ MORE

4. 3. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Nathalie Garavito; [2023]
   Keywords : Behavioural causes; carbon footprint; causal mapping; mitigation strategies; prevention; root-cause analysis; take-back agreements;

   Abstract : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. READ MORE

5. 4. Blockchain-based Supply Chains - Why are Sustainability Benefits not Realized?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Rebecka Otter; Roman Schubert; [2022-08-18]
   Keywords : Blockchain; Supply Chain; Sustainability; Transparency; Traceability; Technology Adoption;

   Abstract : The world is constantly evolving, becoming more digital and new technologies are being developed. One such technology is blockchain, which has gained popularity through the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. However, there is much more potential in this technology, for example within supply chains. READ MORE

6. 5. Healing or Harmful? A case study of healing crystals supply chain and how transparency can work as a tool for retailers when developing a sustainability strategy

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Linnéa Graflund; Elena Paanalahti; [2022-07-01]
   Keywords : gemstone mining industry; Green Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Transparency; Supply chain;

   Abstract : The market for healing crystals has exploded in recent years due to increased consumer interest in the ‘healing’ qualities it may offer. The main problems within the healing crystal industry is the unsafe and unethical labor conditions among others, but the most critical part is the lack of transparency within the supply chains which leaves consumers and retailers unknowing of the actual social, environmental and economic impacts of crystals. READ MORE